DEAR DR. ROACH: Please explain Hashimoto’s disease. I have heard that it is rare, but two colleagues have recently been diagnosed. We all work in a very high-stress field. — J.H. ANSWER: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is not at all a rare disease. It occurs in up to 10% of...
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KINGMAN –– Not only is consuming “good fat” important to heart health, but it’s also important to your body’s fat burning ability after aerobic exercise. Exercise can help burn fat that you consume; that doesn’t mean you should eat donuts, hot dogs, and bacon (bad...
Mental health interventions may improve inflammatory bowel disease
New research suggests that mental health interventions like therapy may help improve symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Copyright Crezalyn Nerona Uratsuji/Getty Images A new meta-analysis suggests that mental health interventions may improve symptoms associated...
Statins may lower dementia risk in people with heart failure
Researchers recently found that statins could help lower dementia risk in people with heart failure. People who have cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, are at an increased risk for dementia. More than half a billion people around the world have...
Could statins reduce death risk in chronic kidney disease
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Concerns over dental practice oversight amid malpractice instances
ARIZONA —Recent incidents involving Arizona dentists have raised significant concerns about the state’s dental practice oversight. These cases include malpractice instances such as drug misuse, DUI, sexual misconduct, over-sedation of patients, and drug use. They...
Cholesterol plays roll in colon cancer tumor growth
Statins, primarily known for their cholesterol-lowering properties, might also play a role in preventing colon cancer tumor growth. Colon cancer, the third most prevalent cancer worldwide, can be screened for early detection, particularly through fecal tests and...
Eating more navy beans may help with colorectal cancer prevention
Colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer worldwide, is highly treatable at its earliest stage. However, most cases are discovered when more advanced, and between 7% and 29% of colorectal cancer patients experience recurrence within five years of treatment....
Lecanemab revolutionizing Alzheimer’s treatments
Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating neurodegenerative condition, has long been a source of profound concern and research within the medical community. Historically characterized by its relentless progression and lack of effective treatments, the disease has posed...
Guayusa tea and lion’s mane could improve cognitive function
Supplements derived from the fungus known as lion’s mane and guayusa tea could help improve mood and cognitive function. These substances, usually consumed as a tea or supplement, are believed to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, along with other...
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